2009 Suzuki SX4 air bags problems
29 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the air bags on the 2009 Suzuki SX4 — 60% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“While driving such car the airbag warning lights came on and state solid so I pull off the street to check what's going and shut off the car after that the car do not start immediately so take three times to started it. Since then the airbag warning lights stay on.”
filed Oct 20, 2019
“Takata recall. Airbag light on, has come off and on several times. Now on, light will not reset. Indicates passenger seat cushion is defective.”
filed Aug 18, 2019
“First issue is the airbags - driver side censor light has been on ever since I purchased the vehicle back in 2010. I had to get the engine replaced due to "rod knock" only to find that the used engine of 52,xxx miles has a leak on the rear main seal. It's likely that issue that lead to my original engine failing at…”
filed Nov 29, 2018
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- In the affected vehicles, over time, the OCS sensor mat installed in the front passenger…Campaign 13V405000 · Sep 6, 2013
Related service bulletins
Suzuki: due to change in load on passenger seat with shifting of weight and objects in seat, airbag warning light illuminates, causing an occupant classification module (ocm) error. Models 2009 sx-4. *pe
TS-01-02260R2 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Apr 2, 2013Suzuki: counter measure procedure for dtc b1318. The airbag warning light illuminates, and dtc b1318 is stored. This typically can result from a change in load on the passenger seat. *js
ASMC-009375 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jan 1, 2013Suzuki: see document search button for owner letter. Warranty extension for 'air bag' warning light illumination. *js updated 7/25/12. *pe
ABE-ZA-120418 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jul 25, 2012Suzuki: due to repeated flexing, the front passenger sensing system circuit located within seat bottom cushion assembly, have an electric disconnection. *pe updated 04/10/2013 *js
TSB-TS-02-05222 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jun 12, 2012Suzuki: on certain vehicles, within the front passenger seat bottom cushion, the sensing sensor mat, an electric circuit disconnection may have developed, due to repeated flexing. *pe
SC-60R-1 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued May 13, 2012
Air Bags problems in other SX4 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 SX4 | 14 | 35% |
| 2010 SX4 | 7 | 33% |
| 2008 SX4 | 74 | 73% |
| 2007 SX4 | 56 | 77% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2009 Suzuki SX4
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.